11/29/2023 0 Comments Mexican vanilla cake![]() ![]() All it takes is a splash to liven up any of these dishes. It goes especially well in creams, puddings, cakes, cookies, and chocolate and is an extra special ingredient in curry. It's used for flavoring dishes almost everywhere in the world and is a favorite in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, where it's used in soft drinks, ice cream, cakes, chocolates, and many other foods.įood connoisseurs (aka foodies) know that Vainilla Molina goes well with everything: pastries, cold and hot drinks, ice cream, and custard. Mexican vanilla is quite popular and is registered as one of Mexico's 18 Designations of Origin. It is a member of the orchid family and is the only one that, unlike other similar flowers, bears fruit. ![]() We owe its current name to the Spanish, who decided to call it "vanilla pod," due to its similarity to sword pods. The priests declared it a sacred plant and called it xanath, which eventually came to be known as vanilla. Their bodies were left in a ravine, and an orchid began to grow there, giving off an exquisite aroma after a few days. Unfortunately, they ran into temple priests and were condemned to death for their love. But one day, she escaped with the young man. The princess's father, King Teniztli, confined her to a temple. Legend has it that vanilla was born from the impossible love between the princess Tzacopontziza and the young prince Xcatan-oxga. Before becoming a worldwide gourmet ingredient, the Mayas and Aztecs enjoyed adding vanilla to a cocoa drink reserved for nobles and warriors. I know, it’s not much to look at now, but just wait! If you decide to opt-out of the cake ball part, you can find my recipe for MV Cream Cheese Icing here (link to come soon).Now a super important part of many of our desserts and dishes, vanilla originated in the Totonaca region of Mexico, where Veracruz and Papantla are now. Your end result should look something like this. Cake will be done when light golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Step 5: Pour into your greased pan of choice bake for 30 minutes. Step 4: Alternately add dry mix and milk to the butter sugar mix, until blended. Step 3: In separate bowl sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon & salt. Step 2: Cream the butter until light and soft. If you do not plan following through to the cake ball phase, I recommend using 2 8in round cake pans.) (I used a 13X7 since the cake is going to be mashed up in the end. Step 1b: Preheat the oven to 350F & grease a 13x7in pan Tonight I’m going with a nice Cambria Pinot Noir (courtesy of my parents’ wine cooler, thanks Mom & Dad )) ![]() Step 1a: Pour yourself a glass of wine – because it’s just more fun that way. Feel free to use your favorite vanilla cake recipe substituting Mexican vanilla for traditional and adding the cinnamon.ġ tbsp Mexican Vanilla (like I said, I really like this stuff)Ģ tsp ground cinnamon (plus an extra shake for good luck) This recipe is simply a classic vanilla cake recipe with a few tweaks. I have big plans for this cake.This cake is not going to be an ordinary layered round cake, oh no! Eventually, this cake is going to be mashed up, mixed with MV cream cheese icing, and transformed into the prettiest cake balls you ever did see. You may be wondering why this recipe is called Part 1. The flavor also has a hint of spice, which makes MV the perfect pairing for the cinnamon in this recipe. So why is Mexican vanilla superior to those other guys ( Tahitian, pfff)? According to the experts, Mexican vanilla beans have a smoothness and depth of flavor that is unmatched by vanilla beans from other regions. I don’t use the stuff enough to really worry about it, but if you’re the type to care, make sure your Mexican vanilla is pure. Some manufacturers cut corners by adding a substance called Coumarin to their vanilla, which has been known to cause liver damage in lab animals. It takes baked goods to a whole new level.ĭisclaimer: Before I continue raving about the amazingness of Mexican vanilla, I feel obliged to make you aware of certain “dangers” associated with the consumption of synthetic Mexican vanilla. One thing we never left without was a bottle of Mexican vanilla. Of course, I was more interested in whatever exotic sweets I could get my hands on, like these. As a kid, I remember going with my mom to buy Mexican crafts, pewter, blankets, etc. Before the Mexican border broke out into an all out drug war and became unsafe for gringas like me, it was a popular past time in TX to take off to border towns for a little weekend shopping. ![]()
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